put somebody/something in the shade

put (someone or something) in the shade

To make someone or something seem less interesting, important, or remarkable by comparison. I was really proud of my presentation, but Jonathan's put everyone else's in the shade.The fantastic performance by the Ugandan runner put his opponents in the shade.

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